About this role
Job summary Package Description: Shift details; 7 Day Cover At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we're here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, you'll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Head Housekeeper at Aran Court Care Home in Birmingham. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as Head Housekeeper will be to oversee the housekeeping and laundry cleaning service in support of the hospitality services function to ensure a high-quality and comprehensive care service is delivered to residents. Other responsibilities will include: Carrying out all cleaning duties as per the housekeeping job description. Preparing orders for Home Manager approval for all cleaning materials
Main duties of the job As the Head Housekeeper at Avery Healthcare, you will play a crucial role in maintaining high cleanliness standards and overseeing housekeeping and laundry services. You will be responsible for ordering cleaning materials, supervising the housekeeping team, and ensuring a high-quality service for residents. We're looking for someone who is caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable. Ideally, you should have experience in public settings and knowledge of health and safety regulations. You will need the ability to lead, supervise, and develop teams effectively. Avery Healthcare offers a supportive environment with opportunities for growth, celebrating the dedication and compassion of its staff. A DBS Disclosure check will be required for this role, which will be funded by Avery Healthcare.
About us Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK. They are committed to making life enriching for residents and staff alike, with a focus on meaningful experiences and exceptional care. Avery Healthcare operates over 100 care homes and offers a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered. Their philosophy revolves around 'creating meaningful lives together,' highlighting their dedication to fostering respect, compassion, and a strong sense of community within their homes. Working at Avery means being part of a team that appreciates the hard work of its staff and supports their professional development.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:
Shift details;7 Day Cover
At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Head Housekeeper at Aran Court Care Home in Birmingham. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
Your focus as Head Housekeeper will be to oversee the housekeeping and laundry cleaning service in support of the hospitality services function to ensure a high-quality and comprehensive care service is delivered to residents.
Other responsibilities will include:
Carrying out all cleaning duties as per the housekeeping job description. Preparing orders for Home Manager approval for all cleaning materials with approved suppliers whilst complying with procedures to maintain appropriate stock levels and control and ensuring good quality products are purchased within agreed budget limits. Monitoring standards of work of the housekeeping and laundry team to always maintain high cleanliness standards. Supervising and directing the work of the housekeeping team, providing instruction and demonstration to new staff on cleaning tasks and materials.
ABOUT YOU
To succeed in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all you do.
Our ideal candidate must have:
Experience in cleaning and managing laundry in a public setting. Knowledge of health and safety, particularly moving and handling techniques, fire safety, and COSHH assessments. Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality housekeeping/laundry service to residents. Demonstrate the ability to lead, supervise and develop teams.
ABOUT AVERY
At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.
Please note this role will require:
A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Experience in cleaning and managing laundry in a public setting. Knowledge of health and safety, particularly moving and handling techniques, fire safety, and COSHH assessments. Ability to lead, supervise, and develop teams.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.
Address Avery Healthcare
Tile Cross
B33 0LT
Employer's website https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)